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Walk safely to schoolNext Friday is National Walk Safely to SchoolDay and in its 15th year, the initiative aims toencourage children to lead a healthier, moreactive lifestyle by simply including a walk atthe beginning, at lunch-time and at end ofeach day. The event also promotes reducedcar-dependency, greater use of public trans-port, cleaner air, improved diets and roadsafety to primary school children throughoutAustralia. A great free phone App can bedownloaded and is a fun tool for parents andchildren to plan, time and select walk toschool routes.

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Tumut & Adelong Times, Tumut NSW16 May 2014

General News, page 2 - 34.00 cm²Regional - circulation 3,035 (-T--F--)

ID 257954463 PAGE 1 of 1

Students put their best foot forwardBy CAITLIN KEENAN

Local schools are taking a step in the right direction to raise awareness of road safety, health and the environment by getting involved with National Walk Safely to School Day next Friday.

The national day encourages par-ents and children to make their way to school on foot to encourage safe pedestrian behaviour.

Renmark Primary School coun-sellor Renee Smith said the event had many positive influences on the school.

“It is important for the whole school community (because) it teach-es the children about all the benefits of walking, nutrition and exercise,” she said.

“It is great for the camaraderie of the students as well.

“Hopefully, with parents coming

along as well, (participants will be) sending out the road safety message along the way.”

Parent organiser Kylie Duncan said the parents would welcome the walk-ing students with a nutritious break-fast to start the day.

“The children are going to the skate park and Malhi Mini Supermar-ket and walking to school, then the parent group is going to be organising a breakfast for them.

“It’s good for the kids to walk to school and some children don’t get to eat much breakfast, so we’re trying to encourage them to eat breakfast as well.

“Glen View poultry farms are donating all the eggs (for the cooked breakfast).”

Mrs Duncan said she hoped the day would encourage students to incorporate walking and eating break-fast into their daily lives.

Renmark Primary School’s Walk Safely to School Day parent organiser Kylie Duncan with year 7s Holly and Abbas (back) and Henry and Nikki (year 3) and Kayleigh and Jaden (reception). Abbas said he was looking forward to helping the younger children learn road safety on the walk. PHOTO: Will Slee

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Murray Pioneer, Renmark SA16 May 2014, by Caitlin Keenan


ID 257109464 PAGE 1 of 1

WALK TO SCHOOL

Students use their feetTHE road to a healthier lifestarts with one step.

So on Friday, May 23, pri-mary school children arebeing encouraged to opt forleg power and join NationalWalk Safely to School Day.

The annual event, whichis in its 15th year, aims to en-courage children to lead ahealthier, more active life-style by including a walk atthe beginning and end ofeach day and at lunchtime.

The event also promotesless car-dependency, greater

use of public transport, clean-er air, improved diet and roadsafety.

Harold Scruby, chairmanand chief executive of thePedestrian Council of Aus-tralia, urged teachers, par-ents, carers and thecommunity to get behind it.

“Children require at least60 minutes per day of physi-cal activity — and regularwalking is the best exercisefor all of us,” Mr Scruby said.

Safety is paramount so MrScruby said to remember

that children aged 10 yearsor under must always holdthe hand of an adult whencrossing the road.

To maintain motivation, afree interactive app is avail-able for Apple and Androidphones (search WTSTSD in the app store).

It measures the distanceschildren walk, their averagespeeds and even lets schools view scoreboards of students’ walking achievements.

For more information goto walk.com.au.

National Walk Safely to School Day on May 23 encourages children to be more active.

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Penrith Press, Sydney16 May 2014

General News, page 19 - 210.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 54,379 (-T--F--)

ID 256929867 PAGE 1 of 1

WALK TO SCHOOL

National Walk Safely to School Day on May 23 encourages children to be more active.

Students use their feetPRIMARY school childrenare being encouraged to optfor leg power and join Na-tional Walk Safely to SchoolDay on Friday, May 23.

The annual event aims toencourage children to lead ahealthier, more active life-style by including a walk atthe beginning and end ofeach day and at lunchtime.

It also promotes less car-de-pendency, greater use of pub-lic transport, cleaner air,improved diet and road safety.

Harold Scruby, chairmanand chief executive of thePedestrian Council of Aus-tralia, said walking was thebest exercise for everyone.

Safety is paramount so MrScruby said children aged 10

years or under must alwayshold the hand of an adultwhen crossing the road.

A free interactive app(search WTSTSD) measures the distances children walk, their average speeds and even lets schools view scoreboards of walking achievements.


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North Shore Times, Sydney16 May 2014

General News, page 18 - 160.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 72,698 (--W-F--)

ID 256701921 PAGE 1 of 1

Walking for a better futurePRIMARY school aged

children across Australiawill take important stepstowards a healthier futureby participating inNational Walk Safely toSchool Day on May 23.

National Walk Safely toSchool Day is a communityinitiative that aims to raiseawareness of the health, roadsafety, transport andenvironmental benefits thatregular walking, especiallyto and from school, canprovide for the long termhealth of our children.

The annual event, now inits 15th year, encouragesprimary school aged childrento walk to and from school,not just on May 23, butevery day.

Pedestrian Council ofAustralia chief executiveofficer and chairman HaroldScruby said that unlessteachers, parents, carers andthe community generally getbehind this event and its

objectives, the outlook forAustralia's children is notgood.

"The childhood obesityepidemic has reached suchcritical levels in Australia,that one in four children arenow overweight orobese. Unless there aresignificant changes tophysical activity and diet,this is expected to reach onein three by 2020," MrScruby said.

"Children require at least60 minutes per day ofphysical activity, and regularwalking is the best exercisefor all of us,"he said.

Children are encouragedto lead a more activelifestyle by including a walkat the start, during and end ofeach day.

The event also promotesimproved diets, positiveenvironmental action, betteruse of public transport withreduced car dependencyand important road safety

and important road safetymessages such as childrenaged 10 years or under mustalways hold the hand of anadult when crossing theroad.

To support the day andencourage ongoing healthybehaviour, a fun and freeinteractive app is available tohelp keep the motivation upwithin families and schools.

It measures the distanceschildren walk, their averagespeeds, maps and evenallows schools to viewscoreboards of theirstudents' walkingachievements.

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Warracknabeal Herald, Warracknabeal VIC16 May 2014


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D I A R Y

c o m p i l e d b y g o r d o n k a n k i k n i g h t send your special event dates and your pics to [email protected]

G O O U TMUSIC

BAD//DREEMS DUMB IDEAS TOURMay 18, TitleThey met at their local football club and jammed at a whitegoods warehouse near the West End brewery. Now, Bad//Dreems is quickly emerging from the Adelaide underground with new single Dumb Ideas,produced by Mark Opitz, who previously worked with AC/DC, Cold Chisel, the Angels and INXS. Don’t miss your chance to see the next big Aussie guitar band to emerge from our city. 4pm, Vaughan Place (behind the Exeter Hotel), city, $13/door (18+ show), booknow baddreems.com

THE ENGLISH BEATMay 21, The GovTwo Tone crew the English Beat are back for another show of ska, reggae and soul playing hits such as Mirror in the Bathroom andm Can’t Get Used to Losing You that’ll get you skanking. Special guests Fistful of Trojans. 7.30pm, 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh, $55.60/door,venuetix.com.au

SONATAS OF THE BAROQUEMay 23, Elder HallAcclaimed international violinistDavide Monti is joined by Lucinda Moon on baroque violin; Zoe Barry on baroque cello; and Jacqueline Ogeil on harpsichord. 1.10pm, North Tce, city, $10/door,music.adelaide.edu.au/elderhall/

HELPMANN ACADEMY JAZZ AWARDS May 22, InterContinental AdelaideARIA award-winning singer Katie Noonan is coming to Adelaide to headline the Helpmann Academy Jazz Awards – a gathering of our city’s brightest emerging jazz performers. Presented by the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium and the Helpmann Academy. 7pm, InterContinental Adelaide, North Tce, city, $80/ticket, helpmannacademy.com.au

ARTS

LOVES & HOURSMay 22-31, Domain Theatre, Oaklands ParkDan Tilney (Andrew Horwood) is at a loss asto what to do with the rest of his life in thisplay by Stephen Metcalfe. He needs a girl., but will it be Charlotte, beautiful, burstingwith life and 20 years his junior? Or will it be Julia; his life-long friend and confidant? 8pm (May 31, 2pm), Marion Cultural Centre, Oaklands Park, $22/ticket,galleon.org.au

PENOLA COONAWARRAARTS FESTIVAL May 22-25, various venuesCelebrate the literary and arts heritage of Penola, and the fine produce and wines of the Coonawarra. See websites for times, prices and locations,

artsfestival.com.au

THE POET, THE SINGER & THE JOURNALIST,ON HINDLEY STREET...May 17, Soul BoxJournalist Tony Collins takes you on a noir detective discovery of Hindley St. It’s a poetic and musical documentary exploring the layered history of the rehabilitated red-light district that is Hindley St. Broadcasting live-to-air on Radio Adelaide, this hour-long docu-drama expressed through journalistic enquiry, poetry and song, is like no other.3.30pm, 252 Hindley St, city, $5, the-soul-box.com.au

Until May 24, BMGFifteen artists including Gerry Wedd, Brigid Noone and Deidre

But-Husaim, with works ranging across paintings, sculpture and ceramics. Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 2pm-5pm, 444South Rd, Marleston, free, bmgart.com.au

EVENTS

DESIGNER SALEMay 17-18, Norwood Town hallLiza Emanuele and Regina Sole Queen hold their annual sale. Nothing over $100. Eftpos available. 9am-5pm, 175 The Parade,Norwood, lizaemanuele.com.au,reginasolequeen.com

CELEBRATION BY THE SEAMay 24, Scool Eatery & BarAnn Middleton is celebrating 40 years as Australia’s Queen of Diamonds at Glenelg.Guests will have the first opportunity to purchase from her new jewellery collection

FREE

while being treated to champagne and canapés by chef Chris Jarmer.

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Adelaide Advertiser, Adelaide17 May 2014, by Gordon Kanki Knight

Weekend, page 22 - 574.00 cm²Capital City Daily - circulation 197,900 (MTWTFS-)

ID 256788368 PAGE 1 of 2

THROUGH THE MIRROR BALL

Oaks Plaza Pier Hotel, Glenelg, enquiries 0404 500 334,middletonsfinejewellery.com.au

WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAYMay 23, your neighbourhoodTake the kids to school on foot. There’s even a free app to help. walk.com.au

OUTDOORS

PIONEER WOMEN’S TRAIL RUNMay 18, Hahndorf Pioneer TrailThis year marks the 175th anniversary of the first walk by the Hahndorf pioneer women. Follow the trail walked by theGerman women and girls who trekkedfrom Hahndorf to Adelaide to sell produce in the early years of the colony. To mark this historic occasion, there will becelebrations at the finish at Beaumont House including bands, a folk dance group, Inkpot Theatre children, a farmers’ market and special guests. Choose from 26km, 19km, 12km or 6km distances.Buses will depart from Beaumont Housefor the four distances – see website for

bus times and start times. 7am, 631 Glynburn Rd, Beaumont, from$15/person, sarrc.asn.au

2014 VICTORIA PARKDUATHLON SERIESFirst event May 25, Victoria ParkRegister now for the VictoriaPark Duathlon Series. The three-raceseries is open to all. Choose from the long course (8km run, 33.5km bike,4km run); short course (4km, 21.3km, 2km; Jog ’n’ Slog (2km, 9km, 1km) orfor kids aged 7-12 there’s the Half Jog ’n’ Slog (500m, 3km, 500m). 7am, Victoria Park, WakefieldSt, city, $85/long course, adelaidetriathlon club.com.au

BIG BIKE RIDE BREKKYMay 28, Victoria SquareJoin ABC TV and radio personalityAdam Spencer and enjoy free

breakfast and entertainment in Victoria Square, then join a bike parade that willmake its way through the CBD to the Torrens. To ride in the parade you must register for breakfast. There are prizes for Best Pimped Bike and Best/Most Interestingly Dressed, so get creative! (Ahint: Velo-city conference colours are purple and green). Breakfast (for those who have pre-booked) from 7am,ride from 8.25am, Victoria Square,city, free, velo-city2014.com/pages/velo-fringe.php

FREE

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Adelaide Advertiser, Adelaide17 May 2014, by Gordon Kanki Knight

Weekend, page 22 - 574.00 cm²Capital City Daily - circulation 197,900 (MTWTFS-)

ID 256788368 PAGE 2 of 2

WALK TO SCHOOL

Students use their feetTHE road to a healthier lifestarts with one step.

So on Friday, May 23, pri-mary schoolchildren arebeing encouraged to opt forleg power and join NationalWalk Safely To School Day.

The annual event, whichis in its 15th year, aims to en-courage children to lead ahealthier, more active life-style by including a walk atthe beginning and end ofeach day and at lunchtime.

The event also promotesless car dependency, greater

use of public transport, clean-er air, improved diet and roadsafety.

Harold Scruby, chairmanand chief executive of thePedestrian Council of Aus-tralia, urged teachers, par-ents, carers and thecommunity to get behind it.

“Children require at least60 minutes per day of physi-cal activity — and regularwalking is the best exercisefor all of us,” Mr Scruby said.

Safety is paramount so MrScruby said to remember

that children aged 10 yearsor under must always holdthe hand of an adult whencrossing the road.

To maintain motivation, afree interactive app is avail-able for Apple and Androidphones (search WTSTSD in the app store).

It measures the distanceschildren walk, their averagespeeds and even lets schools view scoreboards of students’ walking achievements.


National Walk Safely To School Day on May 23 encourages children to be more active.

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Manly Daily, Sydney17 May 2014

General News, page 23 - 209.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 90,712 (-TWTFS-)

ID 257183452 PAGE 1 of 1

Students set to step out■ Andrew Brosnan

South Kalgoorlie PrimarySchool pupils will travel toschool on foot next Friday inthe spirit of Walk Safely toSchool Day.

Now in its 15th year, it aimsto promote healthy living,road safety and the environ-mental benefits of walking.

Statistics show one in fourAustralian children are over-weight or obese and the Pedes-trian Council of Australia saidthis figure could grow to onein three by 2020.

“Children require at least 60minutes per day of physical ac-tivity and regular walking isthe best exercise for all of us,”PCA chief executive Harold

Scruby said. South Kalgoorlieprincipal Katherine Grantsaid it was an important ini-tiative. “We have a stronghealth and wellbeing focus inthe school and we try to en-courage fitness,” she said.

“A lot of the children do livefairly close to the school and itwas just to encourage themand perhaps their parents to

walk to school on that day“We generally do have quite

a lot of children that walk toschool, so we’re pushing asmuch as anything the walksafely to school (angle).

“It’s not only a good choiceto walk because it’s healthy,but make good choices andcross the road carefully and besafe on your way to school.”

South Kalgoorlie Primary students Meri Karamam, Dylan Reid, Kameron Rigby, Shamika Newik, all 11, Lina Zocario, Luke Roberts,Aiyden Beard and Indianna Summers, all 6, are ready to put their best foot forward. Picture: Mary Mills

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Kalgoorlie Miner, Kalgoorlie WA17 May 2014, by ANDREW BROSNAN

General News, page 2 - 349.00 cm²Regional - circulation 8,078 (MTWTFS-)

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Walk to school and boost self-esteemMATT BAMFORD

EXPERTS who say one infour Aussie kids are sufferingfrom emotional health disor-ders such as anxiety anddepression are calling formore regular exercise.

The statistics come as par-ents, teachers and communityleaders are urged to getbehind National Walk Safely

To School Day on May 23.Research shows regular exer-cise has a positive effect onchildren suffering anxiety, de-pression and low self-esteem.

Macquarie University Pro-fessor Jennie Hudson saidthere was evidence that rou-tine physical activity led tobetter academic achievementand higher cognitive function.

“A community event such

as Walk To School Day isimportant in encouragingfamilies to incorporate exer-cise into daily living,” Pro-fessor Hudson said.

Walk Safely To SchoolDay is an annual, national,community event seeking topromote road safety, health,public transport and the envi-ronment. For more infor-mation go to walk.com.au.

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Sunday Telegraph, Sydney18 May 2014, by Matt Bamford

General News, page 26 - 69.00 cm²Capital City Daily - circulation 516,584 (------S)

ID 257470251 PAGE 1 of 1

The YUM I WAY

Our Wa\The Right WayThe Only Way

NAVIGATING YUMI TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

Nationally Consistent Data CollectionSchools across Australia are taking part in the new Nationally Consistent Data Collection (NCDC)on school students with additional needs. From 2015, this information will be collected in everyschool across Australia, every year. The information collected will enable the Australian governmentto better target support and resources to benefit students with disability.

Any action taken to help a student with a disability and to have the same opportunities for aneducation as other students is recorded as an adjustment. Schools, students and/or their parent/carerwill continue to talk to each other about making reasonable adjustments as part of their importantpartnership to support all students.

If you would like more information about Nationally Consistent Data Collection (NCDC) you can

talk to someone at your school or ask for a parent fact sheet.

AUSTAustralia's

»T MORNING TEA 1Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is an opportunity for friends, family or workmates to cometogether, share a cuppa and some delicious food, whilst helping those affected by cancer.While the official date for the next Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is on Thursday 22nd

May, events can be held any time during May or June.

FRIDAY 23RD MAYNATIONAL WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAYWalk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event when all Primary Schoolchildren will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a CommunityEvent seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.

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Torres News, Thursday Island QLD19 May 2014

General News, page 12 - 465.00 cm²Regional - circulation 3,000 (--W----)

ID 257735568 PAGE 1 of 1

BERWICK

Teacher leads the way as kids walk to schoolBEACONHILLS Secondary Collegehealth teacher Belinda Dalziel knowsthe importance of maintaining ahealthy lifestyle.

And she is educating her studentsthrough the national Walk Safely toSchool Day initiative this week.

On May 23 Ms Dalziel, along with twoother teachers from the school, willmeet students at Manna Gum Park inBeaconsfield at 8am to walk to school.

Ms Dalziel hopes the walk will em-phasise the benefits of an active life-style. “We should all consider ourtransport habits and try to incorporatemore walking as part of a healthy, ac-tive way to get around,” Ms Dalzielsaid. “Small changes make bigdifferences.”

More than 100 students from Prep toYear 12 are expected to be involved inthe 1.2km walk on Friday morning.

Details: walk.com.au Matt, Brooke and Elizabeth give Alyssa, Mikayla and Alannah a helping hand.

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Berwick Leader, Melbourne19 May 2014

General News, page 4 - 160.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 55,217 (M------)

ID 257597604 PAGE 1 of 1

Walking the walkPRIMARY school

aged children acrossCootamundra areencouraged to takethose important stepstowards a healthierfuture by participatingin National WalkSafely to School Dayon Friday 23 May2014.

National WalkSafely to School Day isa community initiativethat aims to raiseawareness of thehealth, road safety,transport and environ-mental benefits thatregular walking (espe-cially to and fromschool) can provide forthe long term health ofour children.

It will be business asusual for number ofCootamundra childrenand parents who fre-quently walk or ride totheir institution.

Sacred Heart ParentKylie Franklin whosekids ride to school

everyday, said it is agreat way to introducekids to exercise at ayoung age.

“My kids absolutelylove it,” she said.

“Everyone getsinvolved including thefamily dog. They don’treally see it as gettingexercise but rather justas a natural way to getto school. It is a funfamily activity for us.”

The annual event,now in its 15th year,encourages primaryschool aged children towalk to and fromschool, not just onFriday 23 May, butevery day.

Harold Scruby,Chairman and CEO ofthe Pedestrian Councilof Australia said thatunless teachers, par-ents, carers and thecommunity generallyget behind this eventand its objectives, theoutlook for Australia’schildren is not good.

“The childhood obe-sity epidemic hasreached such criticallevels in Australia, that1 in 4 children are nowoverweight or obese.Unless there are signifi-cant changes to physi-cal activity and diet, thisis expected to reach 1 in3 by 2020.

“Children require atleast 60 minutes per dayof physical activity –and regular walking isthe best exercise for allof us,” he said.

Children are encour-

aged to lead a moreactive lifestyle byincluding a walk at thebeginning, during andend of each day. Theevent also promotesimproved diets, posi-tive environmentalaction, better use ofpublic transport withreduced car-dependen-cy and important roadsafety messages such as“children aged 10 yearsor under must alwayshold the hand of anadult’s hand whencrossing the road,” said

Mr Scruby. To support the day

and encourage ongoinghealthy behaviour, afun and free interactiveApp is available to helpkeep the motivation upwithin families andschools.

It measures the dis-tances children walk,their average speeds,maps and even allowsschools to view score-boards of their stu-dents’ walking achieve-ments.

■ READY TO RIDE: pictured (from left) are Matilda Blackney, Talia Franklin,Lilly Deep, Eleanor Franklin and Jake Blackney who all ride their bikes toschool. Children are being encouraged to ride to walk to school this Friday aspart of National Walk Safely to School Day which is this Friday.

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Cootamundra Herald, Cootamundra NSW19 May 2014

General News, page 2 - 258.00 cm²Regional - circulation 1,359 (M-W-F--)

ID 257682969 PAGE 1 of 1

SHE’S one of Australia’s most

inspirational sports stars and

this week Laura Geitz is helping

spearhead another national

campaign – encouraging child-

ren to walk to school.

The Australian and Queens-

land netball captain is support-

ing National Walk Safely To

School Day on Friday, which

aims to promote healthy habits

among primary schoolchildren.

“One in four Australian

children are obese and in 2020

it’s supposed to creep up, so I

think that is a huge concern for

our young Australian kids,” the

Firebirds captain said.

“I grew up in the country so I

used to ride my bike to the bus

stop and then jump on a bus.

“I have always lived such a

healthy and active lifestyle and I

know how wonderful that is.”

“Just that 30 minutes to

school in the morning and 30

minutes from school in the

afternoon is an hour of exercise,

which all young kids basically

need to do every single day.”

She said walking to school

was also a great chance for par-

ents to spend time with kids.

The campaign encourages

parents to walk with their child-

ren from home or to park a few

blocks away.

See: walk.com.au for more.

TANYA CHILCOTT

WALK THIS WAY FOR AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Firebirds captain Laura Geitz walks to school with Prep students Jessica Cuthbert, Max Roberts, Caitlyn Morrissey and Olivia Argent. Picture: Darren England

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Courier Mail, Brisbane19 May 2014, by Tanya Chilcott

General News, page 13 - 437.00 cm²Capital City Daily - circulation 167,172 (MTWTFS-)

ID 257608652 PAGE 1 of 1

HEALTH

Students walk wayto a brighter futureRebecca David and Emma Hastings

IT MAY be one small step fora child, but it’s a giant leaptowards a healthier future.

St Paul’s Primary School,in Coburg, is taking part inNational Walk Safely toSchool Day this Friday, May23.

Now in its 15th year, theevent raises awareness ofthe health, road-safety andenvironmental benefits ofregularly walking to andfrom school.

St Paul’s has been takingpart in Walk Safely to SchoolDay for several years andhad about 80 per cent of stu-dents participate last year,Grade 4 teacher Sam Ma-guire said.

“We have a tally in eachclass – who can have themost children walk,” MrMaguire said.

Each child who partici-pates also gets a piece offruit, donated by a family.

“It helps kids get activefirst thing in the morning

and is a good way to showparents how easy it is towalk or ride to school,” MrMaguire said.

Pedestrian Council ofAustralia chairman HaroldScruby said Australia’schildhood obesity epidemichad reached a critical level,with one in four kids over-weight.

“Children require at least60 minutes a day of physicalactivity and regular walkingis the best exercise for all ofus,” Mr Scruby said.

Victoria Police LeadingSenior-Constable CarolynPethick advised kids to walkin pairs or a group, and stickto well-travelled routes.

“Practice walking theroute with your parents orsomeone you trust,” Sen-Constable Pethick said.

As part of National WalkSafely to School Day, a freeapp can be downloaded,which measures the dis-tance walked and averagespeed and also includesmaps.

Details: walk.com.au

Jordan, 9, Leah, 9, and Thomas, 7, with teacher Sam Maguireprepare for Walk Safely to School Day. Picture: DAVID SMITH

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Moreland Leader, Melbourne19 May 2014, by Rebecca David And Emma Hastings

General News, page 11 - 219.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 66,508 (M------)

ID 257231399 PAGE 1 of 1

Walk Safely To School Day is this FridayPrimary school aged

children across Aus-tralia will make thoseimportant steps towardsa healthier future by par-ticipating in NationalWalk Safely to SchoolDay this Friday (May23).

Middleton Publicwas one of the firstschools to sign up forthe occasion.

National Walk Safelyto School Day is a com-munity initiative thataims to raise awarenessof the health, roadsafety, transport and en-vironmental benefitsthat regular walking (es-pecially to and fromschool) can provide forthe long term health ofour children.

The annual event,now in its 15th year, en-courages primary schoolaged children to walk toand from school, notjust this Friday, butevery day.

Harold Scruby,Chairman and CEO ofthe Pedestrian Councilof Australia, said thatunless teachers, parents,carers and the commu-nity generally get be-hind this event and itsobjectives, the outlook

for Australia’s childrenis not good.

“The childhood obe-sity epidemic hasreached such criticallevels in Australia, that1 in 4 children are nowoverweight or obese.Unless there are signifi-cant changes to physicalactivity and diet, this isexpected to reach 1 in 3by 2020.

“Children require atleast 60 minutes per dayof physical activity –and regular walking isthe best exercise for allf ” h idof us,” he said.

Children are encour-aged to lead a more ac-tive lifestyle byincluding a walk at thebeginning, during andend of each day.

Th l

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Champion Post, Parkes NSW19 May 2014


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Getting in some training for the Walk Safely toSchool Day this Friday are Middleton PublicSchool students, Sharni Holmes (Year 6),Gemmah Neilsen (Year 2), Summer Ruse (Year2) and Brendon Trim (Year 6). All are regularwalkers to school.

Photo Barbara Reeves. 0514walk1

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Champion Post, Parkes NSW19 May 2014


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PRIMARY school studentsacross Australia will steptowards healthier transporthabits this Friday as part ofNational Walk Safely toSchool Day.

The annual event aims topromote the health and evi-ronmental benefits of walk-ing to school and create safepedestrian behaviour inyoung children.

Pedestrian Council ofAustralia chief executiveHarold Scruby said with onein four Australian childrennow overweight or obese, itwas critical communities gotbehind the event.

“Children require at least60 minutes per day of physical activity – and regu-lar walking is the best exer-cise for all of us,” Mr Scrubysaid.

“The event also promotesimproved diets, positiveenvironmental action, betteruse of public transport withreduced car-dependencyand important road safetymessages such as childrenaged 10 or under mustalways hold an adult’s handwhen crossing the road.”

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Swanbourne Primary School students Lara Sanders (Year 1),Zaid Chehri (Year 4) and Connor Rowley (Year 7).Picture: Andrew Ritchie www.communitypix.com.au d419674

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Western Suburbs Weekly, Perth20 May 2014

General News, page 5 - 205.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 47,891 (-T-----)

ID 257946601 PAGE 1 of 1

METROPOLITAN

EVENT URGESYOUNGSTERS TOGET MORE ACTIVE

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PRIMARY school aged childrenacross Australia will make importantsteps towards a healthier future byparticipating in National Walk Safelyto School Day on Friday, May 23.

National Walk Safely to SchoolDay is a community initiative thataims to raise awareness of the health,road safety, transport and environ-mental benefits that regular walkingcan provide for the long term healthof children.

The annual event, now in its 15thyear, encourages primary school chil-dren to walk to and from school, notjust on 23 May, but every day.

Pedestrian Council of Australiachairman and chief executive HaroldScruby said that unless teachers, par-ents, carers and the community gen-erally got behind this event and its ob-jectives, the outlook for Australianchildren was not good.

“The childhood obesity epidemichas reached such critical levels inAustralia, that one in four childrenare now overweight or obese,” hesaid.

“Unless there are significantchanges to physical activity and diet,this is expected to reach one in threeby 2020.”

Children are encouraged to lead amore active lifestyle by including awalk at the beginning, during and endof each day.

The event also promotes improved


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diets, positive environmental action,better use of public transport with re-duced car-dependency and importantroad safety messages.

To support the day and encourageongoing healthy behaviour, a fun andfree interactive app is available tohelp keep the motivation up withinfamilies and schools.

The app measures the distanceschildren walk, their average speeds,maps and even allows schools to viewscoreboards of their students’ walk-ing achievements.


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Stirling Times, Perth20 May 2014


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GIRRAWHEEN

Tom Rabe

Walk day a step towards a healthy lifestyle

Tom Rabe

NORTHERN suburbs studentswill step towards a healthierfuture on National Walk Safe-ly to School Day on May 23.

Emmanuel Christian Com-munity School principal PedroCruz said there were manygreat reasons to take part in theannual event, now in its 15thyear.

“By promoting this activity,the students will be encouraged

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to exercise daily, develophealthy habits and physical fit-ness,” he said.

“This works together withan awareness of road and traf-fic safety and helps the studentsto be confident of choosing saferoutes to and from the school.”

The Girrawheen primarystudents will also have an op-portunity to spend time withfamily members, parents,

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grandparents and the schoolcommunity during a healthybreakfast when they arrive atschool.

A free interactive app isavailable to measure the dis-tances children walk, their av-erage speeds, maps and allowsschools to view scoreboards oftheir students’ walkingachievements.

Visit www.walk.com.au.

Tom RabeTom Rabe

Students Jasmine and Jared, at front, and Yousif and Sanjay enjoy their walk to school.Picture: Matt Jelonek www.communitypix.com.au d419516

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Joondalup Times, Perth20 May 2014


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Getting to school safely, one step at a timeKEEP an eye out for a

large number of pedestriansthis Friday as families par-ticipate in National WalkSafely to School Day.

Students from around theMurraylands are beingencouraged to get outsideand be active on their wayto and from school by walk-ing as much of their dailyroute as possible.

St Joseph’s School deputyprincipal Brady Stallard saidthe event was a chance forprimary school-aged childrento learn about health andfitness as well as road safe-ty and the environment.

“We have a mix of stu-dents that walk to school,we have an increasingamount,” Mr Stallard said.

“It’s a good program torun to make sure more peo-ple have an active lifestyle,”he said.

He said the event wasendorsed in the classroomand through the school’snewsletter.

“We promote the impor-tance of walking for theeffects on the environmentand their health,” he said.

Parent Sarah Ellis said herfamily walked part of thetrip to school each day.

“We park a bit further

away and then walk,” shesaid.

“(The event) is a greatopportunity for families tospend time together whomay not have that time usu-ally.”

Mrs Ellis’ son, year one

student Oliver, said heenjoyed the walk to school.

“My legs don’t get tiredvery much,” he said.

Pedestrian Council ofAustralia chairman HaroldScruby said one in four chil-dren were overweight or

obese and that was expect-ed to increase to one inthree by 2020.

“Children require at least60 minutes per day of physi-cal activity - and regularwalking is the best exercisefor us all,” he said.

Learning rules: St Joseph's School deputy principal Brady Stallard, year four studentAquinas Callaghan, year one students Noel Callaghan, Amber Haues and Oliver Ellis andOliver's mother Sarah Ellis know how to cross the road safely.

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Murray Valley Standard, Murray Bridge SA20 May 2014


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WATCH f d lk

Watch out on walk to school dayWATCH out for students walk-ing this Friday, May 23.

Schools in the Redlands areembracing National Walk Safelyto School day as students walk toschool in an initiative designed toreduce car dependency, use pub-lic transport, enjoy cleaner air,improve diet and learn road safety.

Now in its 15th year, the ini-tiative encourages children towalk each lunch time and to andfrom school.

One of the schools taking partis St Rita’s Primary School atVictoria Point.

“We have such a beautifulenvironment in the Redland,” StRita’s principal Anne McKennysaid.

“It’s great to see so many fam-ilies enjoying the walk to schoolexperience. A half hour walk canclear the head, strengthen thebody and spirit and provide timeto prepare for the day.”

“This is always one of oursimple yet effective communitybuilding events,” she said.

PREPARING for Walk Safely to School Day at Rita’s Victoria Point primary school are Serrica andElla Glindemann, 6, of year 1, Ella Stone and Ryan Hay, both 9, of year 4 and school parent network

chairwoman Shannon Edwards. Photo by CHRIS McCORMACK

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Bayside Bulletin, Brisbane20 May 2014


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Basics of educationAt Carisbrook Primary

School the focus will continueto be on the basics ofeducation.

Holding true to the foundationsof education, the primary school isplacing a “real emphasis on theimportance of literacy andnumeracy”, principal MatthewPearce says.

Over the past three years,students have been working frombooks by renowned numeracyexpert George Booker which hashelped improve numeracy results.

“This has seen outstandingresults over the last few years andthis will continue,” Mr Pearcesays.

Literacy has been included inthe equation with a strong focuson understanding literature.

“Our literacy focus will continueto be on reading comprehensionparticularly around Oxfordliteracy publications andspecifically read, record, respond.”

The publications target theteaching of reading and provides

in-depth information on children’sreading ability.

While Carisbrook primary havebeen getting back to the books,the school is still in the 21stcentury when it comes totechnology.

“Information communicationtechnology is important too. We’vecontinued to branch out withiPads, we’ve got netbookcomputers, we’ve got documentcameras in every room andinteractive whiteboards.”

Wednesday will be an openmorning where everyone iswelcome to look through theschool especially potential newfamilies who are looking to enrolin 2015, the Biggest Morning Teawill also take place that morningand then on Friday it is WalkSafely to School Day.

During the afternoon parentsare invited to take a look “behindthe scenes” at the primary schooland this will be followed with aQ&A session with Mr Pearce.

PLAY: Enjoying the brand new playground at Carisbrook Primary School areKirra Llewellyn and Lexie Bilton. 200514 43

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Maryborough Advertiser, Maryborough VIC20 May 2014


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CARLISLE

Walk-to-schoolapp developed CARLISLE Primary School stu-dents will take some importantsteps towards a healthier futureby taking part in National WalkSafely to School Day on Friday.

The school is encouragingother students to follow suit andmake the most of an app devel-oped to support the initiative.

The community initiativeaims to raise awareness of thehealth, road safety, transportand environmental benefits ofregular walking for children, es-pecially to and from school.

Harold Scruby, chairmanand CEO of the PedestrianCouncil of Australia, said child-hood obesity had reached suchcritical levels that one in fourare overweight or obese and thisfigure was expected to reach onein three by 2020.

“Children require at least 60minutes per day of physical ac-tivity – and regular walkingis the best exercise for all ofus,” he said.

The event also promotes im-proved diets, positive environ-mental action, better use of pub-lic transport with reducedcar-dependency and importantroad safety messages such as,children aged 10 years or undermust always hold an adult’shand when crossing the road,”said Mr Scruby.

The app measures distanceschildren walk, average speeds,maps and even allows schools toview scoreboards of their stu-dents’ walking achievements.

Melanie Fare and Carlisle primary deputy principal Glynn An-dersen with students Callum Fare, Pranav Muthukumar andJamay Dickson. Picture: David Baylis www.communitypix.com.au d419545

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Southern Gazette, Perth20 May 2014

Regional Changes - Vic Park, page 3 - 248.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 38,268 (-T-----)

ID 257944657 PAGE 1 of 1

BOORAGOON

There’s a spring in their stepBOORAGOON Primary School stu-dents are getting in step behind na-tional Walk to School Safely Daythis Friday.

Principal Barbara Horan said theday was a great way to promote ac-tive transport.

“I am very pleased that a greatmajority of our students alreadywalk, ride or scoot to school,” shesaid. “It is a very positive way tostart the school day and students aremore alert and ready to learn if theystart the day in an active rather thana passive way.”

National Walk Safely to SchoolDay aims to raise awareness of thehealth, road safety, transport andenvironmental benefits that regularwalking can provide for the longterm health of children.

The annual event, now in its 15thyear, encourages primary schoolaged children to walk to and fromschool every day.

Pedestrian Council of Australiachairman and chief executive

Harold Scruby said unless teachers,parents and the community got be-hind the event and its objectives, theoutlook for Australia’s children wasnot good.

“The childhood obesity epidemichas reached such critical levels inAustralia, that one in four childrenare now overweight or obese,” hesaid. “Unless there are significantchanges to physical activity anddiet, this is expected to reach one inthree by 2020.”

Ms Horan said as the weather gotcolder, it became a bit harder to getout of bed early.

“But, I am challenging our schoolcommunity to walk or ride on Na-tional Walk to School Safely Day,and keep up the habit throughoutthe year, ” she said.

A fun and free interactive app isavailable to help keep motivationup. It measures the distances chil-dren walk, average speed, maps andallows schools to view scoreboardsof students’ walking achievements.

Kylie Olney with children Gracie and Finn, Joe Church, Summer Buckman, Ariane and BenCreighton walk to school. Picture: Martin Kennealey www.communitypix.com.au d419636

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Melville Times, Perth20 May 2014


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GLENBROOK

James knows to stay safe on roadsLauren Tesolin

right, look left andlook behind and in front ofyou is Glenbrook PublicSchool’s James Kenny’s ad-vice when it comes to walk-ing to school.

The eight-year-old ped-estrian shared his tips aheadof Walk Safely to SchoolDay, which is this Friday.

“I usually walk with mytwo brothers Eamon andDarcy who are six,” he said.

“Because they are little Ilook for cars a lot to makesure it’s safe to cross andmake sure I hold both mybrothers’ hands.”

Principal David Brownsaid the school had been in-volved in Walk to SchoolDay for a number of years.

“It’s a great day for kids tolearn about road safety to-gether and remind themthere is the option of walk-ing to school,” he said.

If students are taking partin the event they are remind-ed to look, listen and thinkbefore crossing the road. Picture: Matt Sullivan

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Penrith Press, Sydney20 May 2014, by Lauren Tesolin

General News, page 11 - 278.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 54,379 (-T--F--)

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

I encourage all local students, their parents and teachers to take the lead from Chullora Public

School and promote and participate in Walk Safely to School Day this Friday (23 May).

It’s an important initiative that not only encourages young people to get active but also teaches

them how to travel to school safely.

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Canterbury-Bankstown Express, Sydney20 May 2014


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A BIGGEST MorningTea will be held at the In-verloch RSL Hall, Bold-ing Place, at 10.30am,Thursday, May 29. Thetea will . be hosted bythe Catholic Women'sLeague of Inverloch.There will be entertain-ment, a spinning wheel,tablecloth competitionand good company.Bring your tableclothfor the competition. AHwelcome. All proceeds toCancer Council. PhoneMary Nadler 5674 1367.

CITYLINK hasbeen sending bills toTim Gorman's home inMeeniyan, saying hisbackhoe tractor had beendriving on Citylink. Notonly had the backhoe notmade the trip to Melbournebut Mr Gorman has beenaway in the Philippines.Several phone calls later,Citylink conceded it hadgot the number plate wrongbecause of a blurry photo.

NATIONAL WalkSafely to School Day willbe held on May 23. Allstudents are encouragedto walk to school,particularly if they don'tnormally walk to school.

Bus travellers canwalk to their bus stopand those who travel bycar can be dropped offa block away from theschool. Children can be

educated about safetyat school crossings bycrossing supervisors.

AS part of St Joseph'sPrimary School Wonthaggi'splan to manage theirresources in a moreenvironmentally friendlyway, the school is collectingprinter cartridges andbatteries.

These will be passed onto Planetark and Aldi forrecycling into new products.Please drop off your usedprinter cartridges andbatteries into the school.

AN EWsocial group forgay and lesbians in SouthGippsland is starting onThursday, May 29.

Meeniyan will host theinitial event, with the hopebeing a regular social andnetworking group willgrow from it.

"We're inviting anyof the gay and lesbiancommunity to comealong for a social evening,starting at 7.30pm," saidPhil, who with Martyfrom Moo's, is helping toorganise the event.

The event will be heldat Moo's at Meeniyan, 89

Whitelaw Street."Geograph ica l ly ,

it's fairly central forpeople travelling fromKorumburra and evenInverloch, as well as FishCreek or Mirboo North,"Phil said.

"It should be a goodnight. There's alreadybeen some initial interest.There are other groupsin Latrobe Valley andelsewhere and we thoughtit was time that somethingstarted here in SouthGippsland."

Contact Martyat Moo's, or Phil on0429139242 for furtherinformation.

A YOUNG customerat Meeniyan CommunityShop purchased aShop purchased abookmark for 50 cent?and, on opening the box,found a $100 note inside.The girl, Robyn Moore'sgranddaughter, promptlyand honestly handed themoney in to the person atthe counter. The shop hasa reward waiting for herwhen she returns.

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Great Southern Star, Leongatha VIC20 May 2014

General News, page 10 - 203.00 cm²Regional - circulation 5,819 (-T-----)

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St Mary MacKillop celebratingCatholic Education Week

CATHOLIC Education Week is being held in the PortPirie Diocese for the first time from May 16 to 23.

This is a special week when the school communitycan gather at the same time as the other 12 Catholicschools in the Port Pirie Diocese and celebrateextraordinary achievements.

Schools in the diocese include those from theRiverland, Mid North, Port Pirie, Port Lincoln, Whyallaand St Mary MacKillop School in Wallaroo.

The theme for the week is Re-imaginingChildhood: A Foundation for Faith and Life,encouraging schools to showcase to their localcommunity the opportunities available for students,raise awareness and celebrate the distinctiveness ofCatholic schools.

It provides an opportunity to strengthenrelationships between all those involved in theschool — students, staff, families, priests,parishioners and the wider community.

Catholic Education Week especially celebrates theefforts students make with their own studies, theassistance they give to those in need, the simple joythey bring to one another and to the life of theschool, and the generosity and energy they bring tofundraising for charitable causes and supportingthose less fortunate.

St Mary MacKillop School has many eventsprepared and warmly invites families and friends togo along and celebrate.

An official assembly to launch Catholic EducationWeek was hosted by the years 4/5 class on Friday,May 16.

Sister Shirley O'Loghlen, resident Josephite sisterand former principal, cut the celebratory cake.

The program of events for the remainder of theweek includes a prayer gathering in the years 1/2classroom at 9am on Wednesday, May 21.

Also Wednesday, Brenda Keenan, director ofCatholic education (Port Pirie Diocese), will visit StMary MacKillop School.

On Thursday, May 22, there will be a whole schoolcommunity Mass of Thanksgiving and Celebration at11.30am at Star of the Sea Church.

After this, parents are invited to join their childrenfor lunch on the school oval.

In conjunction with Catholic Education Week, allschools in the diocese will take a positive actionagainst global warming by switching off schoollights for a full day on Thursday, May 22.

St Mary MacKillop will incorporate Walk Safely to

School Day on Friday, May 23, and will be providing ahealthy breakfast for all students from 8.15am.

At 9am, the years 6/7 class will host an assemblyin the school hall. Later in the day, a student discowill be held from which money raised will be part ofa combined donation from all diocesan schools toCaritas Australia.

St Mary MacKillop SchoolADVERTISING PROMOTION

I EDUCATION CELEBRATION... Sister ShirleyO'Loghlen and students Tyson Whitbread andTex Price cut the cake to launch CatholicEducation Week, May 16-23.

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Yorke Peninsula Country Times - Kadina, Kadina SA20 May 2014


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St Joseph's SchoolWalk Safely To School

Friday, May 23, is Walk Safely to SchoolDay. Objectives of the day are:

• To promote the health benefits of walk-ing and help create regular walking habits atan early age.

• To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as theybecome mature pedestrians.

• To ensure that children up to 10 years ofage hold an adult's hand when crossing theroad.

• To reduce the car dependency habitsthat are being created at an early age andwhich will be difficult to change as childrenbecome adults.

• To reduce vehicle emissions to help ta-ckle climate change and improve air quality.

All students will receive a Walk Safely toSchool sticker on Thursday so that they mig-ht like to wear it on the Friday to highlight theimportance of being a safe pedestrian.City Of Dubbo Eisteddfod

We received the programs for the City ofDubbo Eisteddfod last week? "

Our Infants Verse Speaking Choir willperform on Wednesday, June 4, and our Se-nior Primary and Junior Primary Verse Sp-eaking Choirs will both perform on Thurs-day, June 5.

A time-table for those children perform-ing individual items at the Eisteddfod alsowent home. The children are practicing very

s Schoolhard for their eisteddfod items and we wishthem the best of luck.McNamee Trophy

All students from Years Five and Six willrepresent the school at the McNamee Tro-phy which will be held at St Joey's this Fri-day, May 23.

The students will be competing againstSt Brigid's Coonamble in public speaking,touch football, soccer, netball and rugby lea-gue. The theme for the day is 'Meet In Fri-endship'.Merit Awards

Kindergarten: Rachel Ryan, Emmie Pe-art, Nick Kirsop, Grace Tancred and Jor-danWighton.

Year One: Elten Walker, Lucy Mclsaac,Ryley Smith, Nick Tancred, Billie Allan andMattea Purvis.

Year Two: Rhys Bonnington, LayneyGodber, Isaiah McKenzie, Emily Zell andBreanna Foster.

Year Three: Mason Fryers, Rhys O'NeilKWilliam Gaff, Bradley Gibson, Jennifer Ibeand Harrison King.

Year Four: Ashleigh Carlow, MadisonHourigan, Aliza Purvis, Charlie Banks, Em-ily Skinner and Billie Buckland.

Year Five: Olivia Ferguson, Jye Day andAlex Beveridge.

Year Six: Kayla Bonus-Straub, Jack Bon-us-Straub, Spencer Mclntosh and Sebas-tian Jackson.

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Gilgandra Weekly, Gilgandra NSW20 May 2014


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Camilla Beveridge, Zahlia Proctor and Emily Zell enjoyed selecting their presents from therecent Mothers' Day Stall. Photo supplied.

Tom Dunn, Aiden Walkersupplied.

tys Bonnington at the Year Two Rural Museum visit. Photo

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Gilgandra Weekly, Gilgandra NSW20 May 2014


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OURTOWNRRWhere to go and what to do..

Mater Little Miracles 5ks walkMake your steps count on Sunday 1 June from10am at South Bank to support the Mater Little Miracles Brisbane 5ks. The family-fun day willfeature a range of children’s activities. Fundsraised from the event will support Mater Research programs to help sick babies and children.Pre-registration for the event up until 19 May is $20 per person, $35 for a family of five, or $15 per participant for a team. Call 1800 440 155 or register at: www.materlittlemiracles5ks.org.au

Treasury Casino & HotelQueensland Oaks Day Head to Eagle Farm racecourse on 31 May for the ladies’ day at the Treasury Casino & Hotel Queensland Oaks Day. Enjoy a performance by Samantha Jade and hot competition in Fashions

on the Field. On thetrack, Australasia’sbest staying fillies willcompete for prize money of $400,000. Tickets from$25 (pre-purchased) through Ticketek. Gates open at 10.30am. Visit: www.brc.com.au/carnival or email:[email protected] orcall 3268 2171.

Back to Straddiersary To celebrate Stradbroke Ferries 50th anniverBack-2-this year, Stradbroke Ferries has launched a B$50 returnStraddie weekend from 23 to 26 May. Enjoy $

wo nights’vehicle ferry transfers with a minimum of twekend.accommodation that is booked over that wend Holidays (Conditions apply). Contact Stradbroke Islanm.au07 3821 0266 or www.stradbrokeholidays.com

Straddie music festival Australian music legends GANGgajang are headline act for the 2014 JUNEtunes music festival at the Straddie Hotel,Sunday 8 June. The festival will kick off at midday withMark Fulcher, John Malcom, Erle Louk and local musician Adam James and continue into the evening with Rawr Vanity, Kingston Stompers, Pippi Lips, Asa Broomhall and GANGgajang. Tickets $30 through Oztix.com.au. $25 for localswith postcode 4183 ID. Stradbroke Ferries are providing a deafor festival goers. Details are at www.stradbrokehotel.com.au

Arana Leagues Club Carnival Open DayThe Arana Leagues Club Carnival Open Day on Sunday 25 May from 10.30am will be fun for allthe family with an assortment of rides, face painting, a colouring-in competition, cash giveawaysand much more. Also don’t miss the SUPER Sunday Session starting at 2pm with Tuffy, Rusty, Nik Phillips and Peter Cupples performing together for the first time ever. Free event. Arana Leagues Club, 247 Dawson Parade, Keperra. For more information: www.aranaleagues.com.au

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B Magazine, Brisbane20 May 2014

General News, page 8 - 485.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 425,094 (Fortnightly)

ID 257732213 PAGE 1 of 2

Walk Safety to School DayPrimary school aged children will make those important steps towards a healthier future by participating in national Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 23 May. Now it its 15th year, the event aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefitsthat regular walking can provide. For moreinformation visit: www.walk.com.au

Open gardenGet back to nature and enjoy the open garden at 15 Sunrise Street Mt Cotton, 23 to 25 May from 10am to 4:30pm. Entry $7, under 18 free.Wheelchair friendly and refreshments available.

A ball for a good causeCome along to the Manning’s Charity Ball andhelp raise funds for Variety. $120 ticket includes pre drinks and canapés, a two-course meal andfive-hour drinks package. 14 June, 7pm,The Pavilion- Allan Border Field. Tickets email: [email protected]

Be inspired with happinessGo on, be happy. On Monday 2 June, the Brisbane Writers Festival will present Inspire: Happiness, an evening of conversations about happiness led by Buddhist monk, author, and photographer, Matthieu Ricard. Also presenting will be Toni Powell and Dr Timothy Sharp.State Library of Queensland, 7pm, BWF member $30, nonmember $35. To book, visit: www.bwf.org.au

A Taste of ThailandexhibitionArtist Jodie wellshas attempted to capture the exotic viewsand interesting creatures encountered on her recenttravels to Thailand. You can catch Jodie’s ATaste of Thailand exhibition from 24 May to 8 dJune at Lethbridge Gallery, 136 Latrobe Terrace,Paddington. Visit: www.lethbridgegallery.com

Arts and hearts at St AmbroseThe St AmPrimary ScFair will be helon Saturday 31May from 11am to 7pm. The theme is“Arts and Hearts. Corner of Davidson Street and Enoggera Road, Newmarket. Entry is free. For further details: www.stambrosesschool.qld.edu.au

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B Magazine, Brisbane20 May 2014

General News, page 8 - 485.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 425,094 (Fortnightly)

ID 257732213 PAGE 2 of 2

PANANIA

Road safety top priority

THE wellbeing of students isthe “number one priority” ofstaff at Panania PublicSchool, making Walk SafelyTo School Day one of thehighlights of the year.

Assistant principal Mar-tha Adams said it was vitallyimportant students knewthe rules of pedestrian safe-ty, including how to crossroads properly.

Students are encouragedto walk safely to schoolevery day, but Ms Adamssaid the school still placedemphasis on the event.

“We do activities as part ofour road safety unit in theclassroom related to the dayas well, which the studentsenjoy,” she said.

Walk Safely To School daywill take place on Friday.

Parents across Australiawill accompany their child-ren to their local primaryschool to teach them the im-portance of road safety.

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Canterbury-Bankstown Express, Sydney20 May 2014


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Good excuse towalk to schoolWALK Safely to School Daythis Friday is an annualactivity encouraging parents/carers to walk their primaryschool children to school toreinforce safe pedestrianbehaviour and the healthbenefits of walking. Motoristsare urged to continue to bevigilant especially whendriving before and after school.

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Burnie Advocate, Burnie TAS20 May 2014

General News, page 18 - 22.00 cm²Regional - circulation 18,054 (MTWTFS-)

ID 257857871 PAGE 1 of 1

HEALTH

Feet first on school pathIT MAY be one small step fora child, but it’s a giant leaptowards a healthier future.

Primary schools are beingurged to take part in Nation-al Walk Safely to School Dayon May 23.

Now in its 15th year, theevent raises awareness ofthe health, road safety andenvironmental benefits ofregularly walking to andfrom school.

Pedestrian Council ofAustralia chairman HaroldScruby said Australia’schildhood obesity epidemichad reached a critical levelwith one in four kids over-weight.

“Children require at least60 minutes per day of physi-cal activity and regularwalking is the best exercisefor all of us,” Mr Scrubysaid.

Students at St Mark’sSchool, Dingley will be tak-ing part; principal DebbieDarvell is a strong advocate.

been working with KingstonCouncil on signed walkingpaths to make the walk eas-ier and safer.

Ms Darvell said walking toschool also helped kids buildan awareness of their neigh-bourhood and community.

“Sometimes we’re just

car and don’t take a lot of no-tice in between, so getting toknow our neighbourhood isalso an important element,”Ms Darvell said.

Afree app measuring thedistance walked and aver-age speed can be down-loaded at walk.com.au

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Caulfield Glen Eira Leader, Melbourne20 May 2014


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Walk Safely to School Day Strathfield Council is encouraging local students and

their parents to participate in Walk Safely to School Day

on Friday 23 May. The program is a fantastic opportunity

to develop a healthy and active lifestyle for primary age

children by leaving the car at home and walking to

school. Families who cannot walk the whole way to

school are encouraged to park a kilometre from school

and walk the rest of the way, or as an alternative

consider riding a bike.

As well as promoting healthy, social exercise for children

and their families, the day aims to reduce traffic around

schools and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour.

Walk Safely to School Day offers a free app to map a

child’s walk to and from school. Participants can

challenge themselves or their classmates and win great

prizes. Take the challenge at walk.com.au.

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Inner West Courier, Sydney20 May 2014


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INNER WEST

Thousands stepping out for healthy start to day

of childrenand their parents will ditchtheir cars for the 2014 WalkSafely to School Day onFriday.

The annual, nationalevent encourages primaryschool children to walk andcommute safely to schooland promotes road safety,health, public transport andthe environment.

Ashfield Public Schoolheld an organised walk yes-terday to promote the day,attended by Seven Newsanchor and National WalkSafely to School supporterMark Ferguson.

Students had nominatedone of three designatedlocations within the suburb

and they were escorted bystaff and police from Ash-field Police Station whilebearing posters to advertisethe walk.

Once at school, they en-joyed a healthy breakfastprepared by the P and C fol-lowed by an assembly with aWalk Safely to Schooltheme. Mr Ferguson said theevent promoted a healthymessage.

“National Walk Safely toSchool Day was a fantasticcommunity initiative rais-ing awareness of the healthand road safety benefits thatregular walking can providefor the long-term health ofour children,” he said.

Details: visit walk.com.au

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Mark Ferguson joins Ashfield Public School children to promote Friday’s event. Picture: DANNY AARONS

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Kids take steps to get fit STUDENTS are being urgedto say no to a lift to schooland walk their way towardsa healthier lifestyle instead.

Through the It’s Cool toWalk to School program,Melton Council is encourag-ing all primary schools totake part in the 15th annual

National Walk Safely toSchool Day this Friday.

National Walk Safely toSchool Day is a communityinitiative aimed at raisingawareness of the health,road safety, transport andenvironmental benefits thatregular walking can provide

for the long-term health ofchildren.

Mayor Bob Turner saidchildren required at least anhour of physical activity aday to help prevent healthproblems.

Details: 9747 7200 or go towalk.com.au Melton South primary students Cooper, Kadi and Hayley will walk to school on Friday.

MELTON SOUTH

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Melton Leader, Melbourne20 May 2014


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SOUTHERN COURIER

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SALVATION ARMYMay 24 25May 24-25May 24 25May 24 25Donations can be made to The Salvation Army RedShield Appeal at Walsh’s Pharmacy, Pacific Squareand Westfield Eastgardens.Details: 9311 0088

VIVID SYDNEYMay 23-Jun 1Sydney will be awash with light, music and ideas, whenVivid takes over after darkViwith light installations andperformances. Cost: VariousDetails: vividsydney.com

PIXIES ROCK OUT

Indie-rock luminaries, thePixies, will perform rare andintimate shows at theintimate shows at theintimate shows at theintimate shows at theSydney Opera House. Cost:From $69 Details:sydneyoperahouse.com

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CABARET FEASTMay 19-30 Life is a cabaret, my friend,especially when Slide’sCabaret Festival brings ahuge line-up of stars such asSpanky (right). Cost: $30-$90 Details: slide.com.au

ACTION PACKEDMay 23-25Nitro Circus Live hits theAllphones Arena with BMXskateboard, and motocrossstunts. Cost: From $79.90 (adult) and $69.90 (child)Details: nitrocircuslive.com

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Southern Courier, Sydney20 May 2014

General News, page 28 - 1,047.00 cm²Suburban - circulation 47,004 (-T-----)

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE NIDA’s Parade Theatre will host the first live version of Too Many Elephants in this House, the award-winning children’s book by Ursula Dubosarsky, from May 20-24. Details: www.nida.edu.au

LEARN ABOUT EMAIL The Cyberwise Workshop:Keeping up with Email will run from 10am-12.30pm, at Bowen Library and Community Centre. Details: 9314 4888

SYDNEY VINTAGE FAIR Thurs-Sun: The Sydney Fair at the Byron Kennedy Hall, EQ, will include jewellery and fashion. Details: thesydneyfair.com.au

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RUGBY AT COOGEE OVALRandwick is looking to snap a two-game losing skid at home when ittakes on Eastern Suburbs in round nine of the Shute Shield atCoogee Oval. Kick-off is at 3pm. Details: randwickrugby.com.au

HELP MAKE HISTORY The Botany Historical Trust wants the public to help it create a bookon the history of the communityduring World War I, titled Postings From the Front. The Trust willhold a meeting to collect stories, photos and letters, from 1-3pm, atHanna Museum at Mascot Library, Hatfield St, Mascot. Details:9366 3888

FREE HEALTH FORUMWant to know the secrets tolongevity? Or how to maximiseyour brain health? The Centre forHealthy Brain Ageing has a free forum on the latest researchfindings. Speakers include co-directors, Professors HenryBrodaty and Perminder Sachdev. Special guest and centreambassador, PJ Lane, will perform.Details: 9385 0434

GROW ORGANICALLY Attend organic-gardening classes over seven Saturday afternoonsat the Randwick CommunityCentre, from 1-5pm. Cost: Free Details:Details: 9314 48639314 4863

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PARENT EVENING Tuesday: Claremont College has a parent evening on May 20 and 27, from 7-8.30pm, about resilience.Psychologist and author LynWorsley will discuss attachmentand resilience in children andpractical strategies for positive interactions, in the Claremont College hall. Cost: $20 a personDetails: 93993217

LISTEN TO MUSICTuesday: The Little Bay Coast Centre has aClassical MusicAppreciation class on Tuesdays, at 10am, with WaldoGranwal. It’s on the corner of Pine and Ewing avenues, Little Bay. Details: 9311 4886

NOVEL DISCUSSIONWednesday: Join Lian Hearn as she discusses her latest novel, The Storyteller and His Three Daughters,s during the Sydney Writers’ Festival, 6.30-7.30pm, atMargaret Martin Library. Cost:Free Details: 9399 6966

STAY FIT AND HEALTHY Wednesday: A low-impact pilatesclass Cardio Pilates is on Monday and Wednesday, at 7.30pm, atMaroubra Bay Public School. Allages welcome. Cost: $10 Details:0412 345 4930412 345 493

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BIGGEST MORNING TEA Walsh’s Village Pharmacy will hostAustralia’s Biggest Morning and Afternoon Tea at 10am and 2pm. Enjoy entertainment by classicalguitarist, Vicken. Donations go to Cancer Council. The pharmacy ison the corner of Malabar Rd and Meagher Ave. Details: 9311 0088

BUSINESS SEMINAR The Seven Steps to Successful Business seminar, with Rob Lockhart of Westpac’s Davidson Institute, provides tips to assistpeople in understanding the key financial drivers of a successfulbusiness. Botany Bay BEC office, Pagewood, 7.20-9am. Details:[email protected]

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Looking aheadELLIE GOULDINGJune 3UK artist Ellie Goulding is bringingher exquisite voice to the HordernPavilion at the Entertainment Quarter. She has sold over 15 million singles and 4 millionalbum sales worldwide. In October,Ellie was awarded the accolade ofbest solo artist by the UK’s Q Magazine, beating David Bowie. Doors open 7pm. Cost: $72.90.Details: playbillvenues.com.au

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DECADES OF DANCE Sing Dance Plenty Hot features music from Frank Sinatra, MichaelBuble, Abba, Tom Jones, MichaelJackson, a seven-piece band and Australia’s Best Musical Theatre Dancers. Cost: $12 members, $17 visitors. 8:30pm. Details:thejuniors.com.au

BEACH VOLLEYBALL Learn and play beach volleyball atMaroubra beach. Professionalinstructors guide players through the techniques and tactics.Beginners courses from 9.45amand 11.15am and intermediatecourses from 11.15am. Details:1300 865 539

UNSW EXHIBITION Conquest of space: Science fiction& contemporary art, is anexhibition revealing previously unexplored intersections between science fiction and art.Ends July 5. 10am-5pm. Galleries UNSW, COFA, UNSW Paddington. Event open to everyone. Cost:Free. Details: cofa.unsw.edu.au

GRIDIRON OPEN DAY Come and try the game of gridironat the Raiders Gridiron Club’s combine and open day. The eventruns from 10am-2pm at David Phillips Field, UNSW. Details:0449 017 337 ora de sg d o coraidersgridiron.com

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all primary school children are encouraged to walk and commute safely

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BANGLADESHI TEASunday: Join your friends, familyand community for Bangladeshimorning tea while donating toraise funds for the Cancer Councilfor research, education and support services. 9am-noon. Mascot Public School, King St,Mascot. Details: 0413 785 098

UNVEILING CEREMONYSunday: Ceremony and unveilingthe Boer War Memorial Plaque to commemorate the Boer War at the High Cross Park war memorial. Join for the official unveiling ofthe Boer War Memorial Plaque inthe presence of The Honourable Marie Bashir at 10.45am for 11amstart. High Cross Park, Randwick.Cost: Free. Details: 9399 0554

SOUTHS TAKE ON SHARKS South Sydney Rabbitohs are awayto Cronulla in the final game ofRound 11 of the NRL on Mondaynight. Kick-off at Remondis Stadium is at 7pm. Details: nrl.com.au

RANDWICK BUDGET Have Your Say on the RandwickCity Council 2014-2015 Budget and Operational Plan. It is the keydocument outlining budget andproposed activities for the yearahead. Comments close June 3. Details: yoursayrandwick.com au budget 0 5.au/budget2015

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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAYMonday: The Little Bay Coast Centre for Seniors is holding its Paint the Town Red Concert.Guests are encouraged to wearred. Line dancers and zumbadancers will be joined by thecentre’s new drama group. CurieAve, Little Bay. 10am. Cost: $5.Details: 9311 4886

STUDY FOR THE HSCTuesday: Ride the HSC Wave: Modern History (core study –WWI) is a session for HSC studentsto help fine tune their preparationfor the HSC exam. 6-8pm. Bowen Library and Community Centre.Cost: $5. Bookings: 9314 4888

OPERA FOR THE FAMILY Friday: Opera Bites’s Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza is a family night offering a fresh take onopera. It includes favourite Gilbertand Sullivan musicals and popularnumbers such as The Pirate Kingand Three Little Maids. 7-8pm.Randwick Town Hall. Cost: $20.Details: 9399 0823

WINTER BOOK SALE Saturday: Browse through adultfiction and nonfiction, CDs, DVDs,magazines and children’s books atthe Margaret Martin Library’squarterly book sale on Saturday9.30am to 4pm and Sunday noon to pto 4pm Deta sDetails: 9399 69669399 6966

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Healthy lifestyle drives school busBAULKHAM HILLS

thew Pearce Public School studentsevery school day, but these buses don’t addto traffic in the area.

They are part of the Walking Bus Program,a regular initiative which the school will useas part of its participation in Walk Safely to School Day.

There will be 27 parents leading the twowalking school buses as they pick up 44Matthew Pearce Public School students anddeliver them safely to class.

Matthew Pearce Public School principalKim Fawcett thanked parents for their help.

“The P & C has supported the walking bus,supplying insurance, safety vests and otherequipment that was needed,” she said.

“It reflects the strong parental support wehave at the school.”

The school hasthe largest Walk-ing Bus Program inNSW.

Students willalso be taughtabout road andpedestrian safetyin personal devel-opment and health classes.

Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne andBaulkham Hills state MP David Elliott gavethe school their full support.

“Walk Safely To School Day is such a fan-tastic initiative that promotes a fit and healthy lifestyle,” Cr Byrne said. “The par-ents and students at Matthew Pearce setsuch a fantastic example to so many schoolsaround the Sydney Hills.”

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Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne and Baulkham Hills state Liberal MP David Elliott see offparents and students on the Matthew Pearce Public School walking school bus.

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MACARTHUR region stu-dents will step towards ahealthier life this weekwhen they take part in theNational Walk Safely toSchool Day.

The annual event will beheld on Friday and aims toencourage children to lead ahealthier, more active life-style by including a walk atthe beginning and end ofeach day and at lunchtime.

The event, in its 15th year,also promotes less car de-pendency, greater use ofpublic transport, cleanerair, improved diet and roadsafety. Parents are encour-aged to ditch the car for theday, or park it further awayfrom the schoolyard andwalk their children the restof the way to school.

Pedestrian Council ofAustralia chairman andchief executive Harold Scru-by urged people to get be-hind the initiative.

“Children require at least60 minutes per day of physi-cal activity and regularwalking is the best exercisefor all of us,” he said.

MACARTHUR REGION

Step up to health test with a stroll to school

Picton Public School stu-dents take part in the WalkSafely to School Day.

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WHAT'S HAPPENINGPat Tighe

WALK TO SCHOOLRegular exercise has a big impact on your healthand fitness, so why not join thousands ofstudents across Australia in Walk Safely toSchool Day on Friday? Walking to school willalso help you be more aware of road safety and is better for the environment than travellingby car.• For more motivation get the special free app

which measures distances, average speed,kilojoules burnt, maps and more:walk.com.au/WSTSD.

GOGREENHere’s achance tospruce upyourschool’soutdoorsports orplay area.

JuniorLandcare and Turf Australia are combining onceagain to offer Aussie schools and youth groups achance to receive up to 200sqm of grass.

The Perfect Pitch of Green Program aims toencourage kids to head outdoors and get active.Applications close July 1.• Download details and entry forms from

juniorlandcare.com.au.

SHINY APPSSydney company Shiny Things creates low-costeducational apps for kids which are lots of funand great for learning.

Using an iPad or iPhone, younger children canhave fun counting and learning colours andshapes, while those a bit older can learn to tellthe time or do some word and maths problems.• Find out more at getshinythings.com.

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Schoolchildren take steptowards a healthier futureSTUDENTS from Epping’sSt Peter’s and St Mary of theCross MacKillop schoolswill pound the pavement forNational Walk Safely toSchool Day on Friday.

Primary schools are urgedto walk in the event.

Now in its 15th year, theevent raises awareness ofthe health, road-safety andenvironmental benefits of

regularly walking to andfrom school.

St Peter’s Primary Schoolteacher and walk co-ordina-tor Narelle Bzdel said theschool’s students, staff and

parents were big supportersof the walk-to-school events.

Victoria Police LeadingSenior Constable CarolynPethick advised children towalk in pairs or a group.

“Practice walking theroute with your parents orsomeone you trust,” Sen-Const Pethick said.

For more details, visitwalk.com.au

Yarrah, Alaan, Narelle Bzdel, Connor and Dylan, from St Peter’s Primary School in Epping, prepare for Friday’s N

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